New Mexico Statutes Chapter 72. Water Law § 72-20-9. Appointment of first board; initial management

A. When the Eastern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Act goes into effect, the governor shall forthwith appoint five qualified electors of the authority as the directors comprising the first board. They shall serve until their successors have been elected and qualified. Immediately upon their appointment, the five directors shall meet, qualify and choose officers, as provided for organizational meetings in Section 13 of the Eastern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Act.

B. Immediately following the appointment of the first board of directors, the management and administration of the authority may be performed by the southern Sandoval county arroyo flood control authority, for a reasonable fee, until the first board election for the authority is held. Subsequent to the election of the first board of the authority, the authority may enter into an agreement with the southern Sandoval county arroyo flood control authority for the continued management and administration of the authority.